Milford Man Charged In Threats Against Jonathan Law High School

MILFORD — A local man who police say made a threat against Jonathan Law High School was ordered held in lieu of $250,000 bail after his arraignment Wednesday on charges of second-degree threatening, possession of explosives and possession of an assault weapon.

Police said James Piccirillo, 48, of 65 Lansdale Ave., was taken into custody shortly after police were notified of the threat on Oct. 17. Police said they interviewed Piccirillo, determined there was no immediate threat, and then had him admitted to a hospital for a evaluation.

Police searched Piccirillo's home and seized guns and commercial grade fireworks, with the assistance of the state police bomb squad.

On Wednesday, Piccirillo was released from the hospital and taken into custody on a warrant police had obtained, and arraigned. He remains in jail.